Is Catnip Safe For Ferrets? Cheers ~Nona. Other dangerous materials are a sponge, plastic, fabric, etc. Please give your little girl a big but gentle hug from her new fuzzy buddies down under The lining of the intestine is composed of billions of fingerlike folds called villi, which give a thousand-fold larger area than just a hollow tube with a smooth surface. Re her yellowish poop what goes into ferrets seems to come out the same colour so I *think* the poop is coming out the colour of pumpkin. ~Nona, Hi Brianna I give my guys Ziwi Peak chicken its expensive but because its full of chicken, the ferrets dont need to eat much to feel full ? Bloody poop in the ferret demands immediate attention. Please make changes to the ibs / ibd picture. You can easily recognize this poop because the blood is not processed like in the black ferret poop situation so it stays red. She eats and drinks normally, I did take her to the pet store today and let her walk around so maybe she inhaled something wrong? Astaxanthin is excellent for the immune system and there are other supplements which I give my guys to help keep them in as good health as I can. Your ferret is one smart creature and can be trained to use a litter box. You should watch out for the reasons why your ferret is stressed and try to calm him. Thanks for visiting SumoPet.com. When I looked for the US website to give you the URL, I saw that Dr Morse also makes a tincture for adrenal glands so I must see if we can get it in Australia! Hi Machenzie * 1 capsule Hawaiian Astaxanthin (prick the capsule on an upside down tack and squeeze the liquid into the jar) comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . But she is still not eating or drinking a lot and does not play much at all. He pooped almost very soon after the ferret lax and nothing turned up. Clostridial Enterotoxicosis. Do you have a ferret vet that you can take him to? Ferrets have a high metabolism rate, and hence it is normal if they poop a lot. This indicates that your ferret was unable to process and digest the food properly and his body discarded the undigested fats. She no longer sneezes now but is now defecating irregulary. Can you also tell me why Marshall isnt best? Apologies for not being able to give you any definite answers but I do hope it all ends soon with good results! So we went back to the vet for another emergency visit. For example, what to do when a ferret is straining to poop or has a seedy poop. Most of the youngsters do not need any medications, but one should watch closely to see that they are eating, drinking and urinating. He noted that the condition can be seen in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's. It can also be due to inflammation caused by a bacterial infection or IBS. It is essential that your ferret eats. One of my boys lost the use of his hind legs all of a sudden due to a bad back, so Ive put a few supplements in there to help Misha). Yes, ferret poop can contain lots of toxins and bacteria such as salmonella that can be detrimental to human health. Below, we discuss the different types of ferret poops and the ones that require your immediate attention. I know its pretty early in the process of all this but they are still sleeping a lot and not playing or eating much. This looks like little pieces of birdseed within your ferrets stool. It isnt true GI disease, but a sign that something is really, really wrong. Hairballs can also get stuck in your ferrets stomach or intestine, causing a blockage. Since then, Anja was a part in many ferrets shows as a sponsor and as a judge, and she met many great and interesting people who share the same passion as her - ferrets. When your ferret eats something wrong, for example, rubber, fabric, piece of plastic, etc that small piece can cause a blockage. It can be a one-time thing, but if it happens too many times then it is a thing you should be concerned about. I was hoping to see some improvement in his behavior. ? It is the best way to determine if your ferret is healthy or not. Symptoms include yellow mucus, loose/soft stool, mucus coating on the stool, flatulence, chronic diarrhea, crankiness and lethargy. Best wishes ~Nona, Hello there : ) just seeing if you have any insight as to what is going on with my furt, Bean is going on a little past 4 years, always playful except for the last week and a half, no longer playing, walking a foot then laying down, I did take him to the animal doc, who took his temperature, listened to his heart, palpated his tummy, felt his lymph nodes, all of this and nothing : ( The Dr. Said that my little boy could be a bit overweight, I have been taking Bean outside on a leash and he seems to perk up and do a good bit of walking without laying down. The vet said he was pretty dehydrated and gave him fluids again. Izzy, can you point to when your little girl started t!o get her watery poop? You can tell a lot about a ferret's health and diet based on their poops, and "normal" consists of a wide spectrum depending on what your ferret has eaten. The ECE usually comes with bright green diarrhea and it often comes a few times not just once. Hi! It first started a few months ago around november or december. If you see a black tarry poop, it is a serious problem and you should consult your veterinarian at the earliest. These diseases are mostly harmless for people with strong immune systems but can cause serious illnesses in babies below the age of five and adults above 65. Massive hemorrhage is from severe gastric fluids or shock. He might have the stress of traveling or being in the same cage as other ferrets or simply socializing with your other pet animals. Hi Brendalicia Ferrets have a very noticeable penchant for pooping and peeing in corners. Cheers Each and every adjective I used has a meaning and that is why we are here. Always look at other signs along with the green poop. NUTRITIONAL DISEASES Welcome to the forum. But, that is not the case in most situations so we have to be prepared. Try loading this page again in a moment. Will try to concentrate on your comment tomorrow so please do not think I am ignoring your post!! I dont know if her poop has changed because you put her on wet food (please be aware that wet food can cause a ferrets teeth to rot so you must check her teeth regularly and if they go brown, then take her to get her teeth cleaned otherwise it could be detrimental to her health), however the black poop might be because of something going on inside! Another good thing is Carnivore Care we cant get it in Oz so Ive never tried it but Ive heard lots of good reports about it helping sick ferrets , http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/products/type/detail?object=1609. Closely observe your ferrets favorite spot to poop. I dont know where you get your supplements from but I used the Australian site of iHerb.com as they can provide me with a lot of supplements I cant find in our health stores in the city. Anal mucus discharge explained. If your ferret loves you, he will kiss you on the arm, face (especially nose and eyebrows), feet, and any other part of the body. Common intestinal parasites in dogs are worms (roundworms, tapeworms, whipworms, and hookworms) and protozoa (Giardia). The most common reasons for green poop are ECE, lymphoma, rapid food changes, or just about anything else. Acting pretty lethargic and not wanting to play, but will walk around and claw at his cage to come out. Hugs to your little guy from his new friends down under Well that is really good news about your younger ferrets, Brianna! You could get some organic coconut oil and get him to lick a little bit off your finger every day for about a week just to make sure he passes everything easily. Im watching him now and I gave him pumpkin puree an hour and a half ago, and ferret lax an hour before that. It is a very common color noticed by many ferret owners. Just like other illnesses, this one can have mild to severe symptoms. I give her a lot of supplements in her smoothie and when I saw her lymph nodes were swollen, I found a great tincture which helped to fix that. Treatment But she has a clean Bill of health. I have been keeping an eye on him just in case and this morning I noticed that he is having a hard time pooping. Please make sure hes getting enough liquid inside of him can you get some electrolytes to put into his water to keep him hydrated? It usually appears in a tubular form. Read this article by a ferret owner about how pure pumpkin helped her ferrets and Id suggest you should give pumpkin to your little man and fingers crossed it will help push out any furballs that might be in his gut. This is due to the presence of blood in the feces, which is often indicative of a serious health problem that requires treatment. She seems small from where I hold her under her front paws up to her head. Zulu has also been sleeping a lot more and being sort of lethargic. In addition to the poop smell, they also have anal glands that secrete foul smell as some sort of defense mechanism which gives them a permanently offensive odor. 7:30pm -he pooped and passed part of the cover. That is normal because they can use more nutrients from raw meat than they can from kibble. In simplest terms, poop is the body's natural way of expelling the leftover waste and toxins that it doesn't need once it's absorbed all of the usable nutrients you consume from the foods you eat. Also she seems to have weak/painful back legs Could this be due to surgery? Im not sure if anyone can get back to me on this but Im having an emergency with my little girl. hes on dry food because off it . I dont think that should be a concern but I could be wrong of course Actually Marshalls ferret food is very low down on the food chart that someone produced a while ago. As there is so much work to be done, the small intestine is designed to maximize the area that comes in contact with the food. If you decide to get the Astaxanthin, please dont panic when you see their reddish colored poop the next day! So, time is very important in this situation so make sure you react quickly. This also leads to difficulty in passing stools. The stomach is the next major stop for food on our little tour, and the first where we can see significant poop changes in association with disease. Depending on what you feed your ferret, normal poop is usually brown and of a fairly firm consistency it looks a bit like a squirt of toothpaste! If he still has diarrhea then please take him to the vet to be checked out in case its due to proliferative colitis. Regular vet checkups are important to catch illnesses like this as early as possible. As tempting as it may seem, one should never use ferret poop as manure. When it happens due to the change in diet, it is nothing to worry about. I checked their litter box this morning to all healthy looking poop. However, black stools signify profound hemorrhage and the distinct possibility of anemia and a life-threatening condition. God blessed you Nona. Currently, it is thought that mucus in stools with IBS is not a serious issue. They like corners. Causes. Symptoms and Types In addition to the black, tarry appearance of the feces, ferrets with melena may demonstrate some of the following: Anorexia Dehydration Weight loss Hypersalivation Vomiting Regurgitation Pallor of the mucous membranes Poor haircoat or hair loss Bruxism (clenching, grinding of the teeth) Fecal staining around the anus Causes Diarrhea can be caused due to stress, low-quality ferret food, or a serious disease like ECE. I have a routine to closely monitor my ferrets pooping habits as well as take a quick look at its poop, as it is a great indicator of my ferrets health. Ive had a couple of boy who were long and lean and one who was quite a little shrimp. Ferrets have a fast metabolism so they will poop many times a day. Regular preventive dental care is recommended as for the dog or cat. The only difficulty is if the tumor is on her right adrenal, which is next to the vena cava, but if not then the operation is usually very successful. She got out of her cage this morn and I noticed that her poop looked ok until the end which was green and looked like she had eaten some carpet. It might indicate the presence of intestinal parasites in your ferret or some other problems. Oh Grace I hope your little guy doesnt have a blockage which is causing the problem ? I havent been able to get her to play with me in weeks as well Im confused if this is just her way of adjusting to the new ones or if this is some underlying health condition. However my oldest Luna is just not bouncing back! Learn more about us & read our affiliate disclosure. It has a tubular shape and looks very much like toothpaste. However read this article as it explains how pure pumpkin helped to push a fur blockage out of this ferrets stomach . Ferret Polecat Hybrid: Should You Get One For Your Family. I hope Sora poops out whatever he swallowed and youll be able to feel less tense at the end of the operation!! It usually happens when you change your ferrets diet. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. She doesnt eat a lot anymore but, she eats her multivitamins and I feed her duck soup everyday. I have an about 9 week old ferret. Also uncle jim duk soup mix. When you see an abnormal poop, that can also mean that your ferret is under stress. Completely liquid diarrhea with mucus when I wipe. It may also be an indication of colon cancer. If this animal defecates (as they so often do right before expiring), it passes a large bolus of blood. My husband and I have lived here for 40 years now and have our kids and grandchildren around us so life is wonderful! Its important to note that a lot of diseases, especially non-GI diseases, allow ferrets to pass totally normal feces, so good poop doesnt equate totally with perfect health. ? Excess mucus can occur due to IBS, Crohn's, UC, or proctitis. You said that the vet gave her a clean bill of health I assume you told him/her about the quality of her poop? Keep your ferrets healthy and check their poop regularly! About a week now. Hi Amy ~Nona. The pigment goes through a green stage called biliverdin before it becomes brown (called stercobilin). Select a proper litter for your ferret. Tech Support. If a lot of blood, could be from the length of the GI tract. All Rights Reserved, https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/pets/ferrets/index.html, https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/AnimalShelter/care-guides/care-sheet-ferret.pdf. Hello my little guy Rocky had found him self a almond somehow the day before yesterday.He was lethargic and weak took him in to the vet /he has had a laxative and seems to have pooped out the nut in two sections. But two other changes can alert ferret owners to the presence of colonic disease. Crohn's disease is another type of IBD that can cause mucus in your poop. ~Nona. In case you were wondering, ferrets should not be fed fruits, grains, vegetables, or anything that is not proteinous. They are an excellent pet choice thanks to their cuteness, playfulness, and intelligence. It could be something easily fixed, like worms or parasites, or it might be due to something more serious. Again, I havent tried this on any of my guys as I cant seem to find the cans of pure pumpkin in any of the stores down under but have a read of what the lady said and perhaps itd be worth your while to try it to see if itll help? Heres a list of ferret food so you can check to see if the brand youre serving up is good for him or not , https://ferretedu.weebly.com/ferret-food-charts.html. Also, for easier poop comparison you can check out the ferret poop chart down below. When I took Snoops to the vet (not my regular ferret-knowledgeable one) and showed him a sample of her poop, he misdiagnosed it as a gastric problem so we wasted a couple of vital days of treatment. Could you give any advice for Samy?Sincerily Hello, I have a boy ferret milo and he is having some runny poop issues. Most of the time ferret bloody stool is accompanied by pain and problems with defecation. Are these serious symptoms of ECE? If your ferret has black poop and it eats kibble, then the cause is something else. On the other hand, if your ferret experiences dark green poop, it might be from stress. Samys spleen has swelled up a lot. Hi Samantha ~Nona. 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